What to do with oral ulcers during confinement

Women are prone to getting inflamed during the confinement period. At this time, their physical condition is poor, which can easily lead to oral ulcers. This often leads to a decrease in blood pressure, which will affect eating, which is not conducive to the absorption of nutrients by pregnant women. Therefore, good conditioning should be carried out in time. If the condition is more serious, medication should be used. Of course, you should follow the doctor's advice on medication and eat more vitamin-rich foods in your diet.

What to do with oral ulcers during confinement

In cases of severe oral ulcers in pregnant women, systemic treatment may be considered. When ulcers occur, vitamins Bl, B2, B6, vitamin C and zinc should be supplemented in time to improve the body's self-healing ability. When the ulcer is secondary infected, antibiotics can be taken appropriately. When ulcers keep recurring, you may consider using drugs that adjust the immune function, such as corticosteroids, generally in small to medium doses and for short courses. You can also take drugs that adjust the immune function, such as ginseng, astragalus, cordyceps, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Buzhong Yiqi Pills, etc., to reduce recurrence.

It should be noted that the above treatments should be carried out in a regular hospital, especially for stubborn recurrent oral ulcers, the possibility of malignant diseases should be ruled out.

The following medications must also be used with the doctor’s consent:

Liuwei Dihuang Pills: Take Liuwei Dihuang Pills orally 2 to 3 times a day, 6 to 8 grams each time.

Yunnan: Apply Yunnan Baiyao to the oral ulcer wound twice a day, and it will usually heal in 2 to 3 days.

Silver nitrate solution: You can also apply 1% silver nitrate solution or 5% trichloroacetic acid tincture, prednisone paste, etc. on the surface of the ulcer.

Zinc sulfate therapy: Take zinc sulfate tablets or 12% zinc sulfate syrup, 40-80 mg each time for adults, 3 times a day. Generally, it will be cured after 5-7 days of continuous use.

Cimetidine: Grind 1 to 2 tablets of cimetidine into fine powder, use a cotton swab to dip the powder and apply it on the ulcer surface. Do not drink water within 10 minutes. Apply twice a day.

Gentamicin: Use a sterilized cotton swab to dip into 2 ml of 40,000 units of gentamicin injection and lightly apply it to the oral ulcer surface. Apply it again after a few minutes. Do this 4 times a day, i.e. after three meals and before going to bed. Apply the liquid after rinsing your mouth. It will usually heal in 2 to 3 days.

Liushen Pills: Take 1 Liushen Pill (30 pills), grind it into powder, add 2 ml of cold boiled water to soak it into a thin paste for later use. Clean the patient's mouth before use, then use a thin cotton swab dipped in Liushen Pills liquid to apply to the ulcer surface. It is best to use the medicine 1 to 15 minutes before meals, 3 times a day, and one more time before bedtime. Generally, the pain relief effect can be achieved within 5 minutes of taking the medicine. Small ulcers can heal in 1 or 2 days, while larger ulcers can heal in 5 days.